"Lazarus Anime Premiere: Cowboy Bebop Creator and Mappa Studio's Latest Tonight"

Lazarus is a groundbreaking sci-fi anime that boasts an impressive lineup of talent from across the entertainment industry. Directed by the acclaimed Shinichirō Watanabe of Cowboy Bebop fame, Lazarus is a fresh, original series that stands apart from Watanabe's previous work, according to critic Ryan Guar's review of the first five episodes. The animation is a collaboration between Mappa Studio, known for hits like Chainsaw Man and Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sola Entertainment, which brought us Tower of God. Adding to the excitement, Chad Stahelski, the visionary behind the John Wick franchise, has designed the series' action sequences.

Given the buzz and intrigue surrounding Lazarus, it's no wonder that Adult Swim has secured the rights to air the series in the U.S. simultaneously with its Japanese broadcast. If you're eager to catch the latest episodes of Lazarus online, here's how you can do it.

Where to Stream Lazarus

Lazarus

In the year 2052, a miracle drug turns deadly, threatening humanity with extinction. It's up to a team of outlaws known as LAZARUS to save the world within 30 days. Tune in to witness their race against time.

New episodes of Lazarus will be available to stream on Max the day after they air on Adult Swim. This means **new episodes of Lazarus will arrive on Max every Sunday**. Max subscriptions start at $9.99 and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for an enhanced viewing experience.

According to a Warner Bros. press release, subbed versions of Lazarus episodes will be available on Max 30 days after the dubbed episodes.

How to Watch New Episodes Live

Lazarus is airing simultaneously in Japan and the United States. In the U.S., **you can watch new dubbed episodes of Lazarus live on Adult Swim during its Toonami block on Saturday nights**. In addition to cable, Adult Swim is available through live TV subscriptions like Hulu + Live TV, which offers a three-day free trial.

Lazarus Episode Release Dates

The first season of Lazarus will feature 13 episodes in total. Each episode will air live on Adult Swim before becoming available on Max. Note that episodes air at midnight (technically Sunday), but are part of Adult Swim's Saturday block, so they are listed under the Saturday date. Plan to stay up late rather than waking up early to watch new episodes.

Assuming no mid-season breaks, here's the projected episode release schedule for Lazarus Season 1:

Episode 1: "Goodbye Cruel World" - April 5 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: April 6, 2025
Episode 2: "Life in the Fast Lane" - April 12 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: April 13
Episode 3: "Long Way from Home" - April 19 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: April 20
Episode 4 - April 26 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: April 27
Episode 5 - May 3 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: May 4
Episode 6 - May 10 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: May 11
Episode 7 - May 17 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: May 18
Episode 8 - May 24 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: May 25
Episode 9 - May 31 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 1
Episode 10 - June 7 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 8
Episode 11 - June 14 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 15
Episode 12 - June 21 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 22
Episode 13 - June 28 (12am EST/9pm PST) Streaming: June 29

What Is Lazarus About?

Lazarus breaks the mold as an entirely original anime, not derived from any existing manga or source material. Here's the official plot synopsis from the Lazarus website:

In the year 2052, humanity enjoys an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity, thanks to a miracle cure-all drug developed by Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist Dr. Skinner. Named Hapuna, this drug initially seems to have no downsides. However, three years later, Dr. Skinner returns with devastating news: Hapuna has a lethal half-life, and all who have taken it will die within three years. In response, a special task force of five agents from around the world, known as "Lazarus," is assembled to stop Skinner and find a vaccine before time runs out.

Lazarus Voice Cast and Characters

Created by Shinichirō Watanabe, Lazarus features a talented voice cast in both Japanese and English:

- Mamoru Miyano (Japanese) and Jack Stansbury (English) as **Axel**
- Makoto Furukawa (Japanese) and Jovan Jackson (English) as **Doug**
- Maaya Uchida (Japanese) and Luci Christian (English) as **Christine**
- Yuma Uchida (Japanese) and Bryson Baugus (English) as **Leland**
- Manaka Iwami (Japanese) and Annie Wild (English) as **Eleina**
- Megumi Hayashibara (Japanese) and Jade Kelly (English) as **Hersch**
- Akio Otsuka (Japanese) and Sean Patrick Judge (English) as **Abel**
- Koichi Yamadera (Japanese) and David Matranga (English) as **Dr. Skinner**